AI at the Bar: Practical Tools for Modern Legal Practice

Speakers

Mark Pike Anthropic	Benjamin Softness King & Spalding

Join us for an essential CLE program exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal practice. This interactive session features two distinct perspectives on AI implementation: Mark Pike, Associate General Counsel at Anthropic will demonstrate how a general LLM like Claude enhances in-house legal operations, from contract review to legal research, while Benjamin Softness from King & Spalding will share real world strategies for integrating AI tools into law firm workflows. Whether you're managing an in-house legal department or practicing at a firm, you'll leave with actionable insights on leveraging AI to work safely and efficiently, deliver better client service, and stay competitive in an evolving legal landscape.

Topics

• How to use AI effectively inhouse
• How to use AI effectively in a firm
• Ethical and professional considerations when using AI
• Realizing efficiencies and cutting costs, without adding unnecessary risk

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MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility
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